1 to 25 of 57 Contract Data Science Jobs in the UK excluding London

Waterside (UB7 0GB) Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite Pay - Flexible daily rate (inside IR35) Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Scientist to lead our client's London-based Data Science team in the development and delivery of advanced AI tools designed … transform a range of domains across business. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of leading high-performing Data Science teams, building and deploying AI solutions into production, delivering tangible impact within a commercial setting.This strategic leadership position requires strong technical expertise, consultancy experience ...

Details Role/Job Title: Data Architect Work Location: Warwick Mode of Working (Hybrid/Office-based): Hybrid If Hybrid, how many days are required in office? 3 day in week Role Overview The Principal Data Architect is responsible for defining enterprise-grade data architecture and solution … designs for data products across the business. The role ensures alignment with broader solution architecture, enterprise standards, and portfolio prioritisation while supporting the full lifecycle of data products-from concept through delivery and ongoing optimisation. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering the organisation's data ...

Data Scientist Rate: up to £450/day Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 Months + Likely Extension Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite in Central London Working Hours: 37.5/week An established organisation is seeking a Data Scientist to join a forward-thinking data function … focused on advanced analytics predictive modelling plus data-driven decision support. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex high-value problems using modern data science tooling within a collaborative delivery-focused environment. The Data Scientist role suits a hands-on Data Scientist ...

Data Architect (SC Cleared) Location: Edinburgh or Newcastle preferred Other locations considered: Luton, Bristol, Southampton (Hybrid – predominantly onsite ) Contract: 6 months initially (potential to extend) Rate: Up to £69.44 per hour umbrella ( rate may be negotiable ) Clearance: Active SC clearance required Nationality: UK Eyes Only – sole British nationality required … Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to support a high-profile, security-critical programme within a UK government/defence environment. This role focuses on the design, implementation and governance of enterprise-level data architectures , ensuring data is accurate, secure, accessible, and fit for purpose ...

Role: Data Architect Location: Edinburgh or Luton (hybrid/onsite as required) Engagement: Contract - Inside IR35 Rate: £550 - £650 per day Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Project Description We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-scale data architectures within a secure environment. You will be responsible for ensuring data across systems is accurate, accessible, secure, and aligned to business and technical objectives. The role requires extensive experience delivering data-intensive systems end-to-end, from initial requirements capture through architecture design and implementation ...

based sites) Duration: 6 month initial contract Inside IR35 Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is looking for Data Architects to join their team on a contract basis. Whilst the site preference is Edinburgh or Newcastle, the team can also support contractors working … environments, you will be required onsite at least 4 days per week. Note, active SC clearance required! Key Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise-level data architecture solutions, including databases, data warehouses, and data lakes. Develop and maintain logical, physical, and conceptual data models. Define data ...

Architect for an initial 6-month contract (Outside IR35) based in Central London . You’ll join a high-performing team delivering a major data modernisation programme for one of their key end-user customers. What you’ll work on: Designing and implementing modern data architectures across cloud … based analytics platforms. Building and optimising Snowflake-based data solutions to support enterprise-wide analytics. Translating business requirements into robust technical designs, specifications, and solution documentation. Developing and implementing ETL, data integration, and data migration pipelines. Designing and implementing master data management (MDM) systems and processes. ...

Data Architect Edinburgh 6-Month contract Paying up to 69p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Design … implement enterprise-level data architecture solutions, including databases, data warehouses, and data lakes. Develop and maintain logical, physical, and conceptual data models. Define data management standards, policies, and best practices. Work with data engineers to design and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for structured ...

Data Pipeline Engineer (On prem to AWS migration)UtilitiesPredominantly remote: occasional travel to Bristol6 months+£700 - £750 per day In short: We require 3 Data Engineers to join a large on prem to AWS migration programme in replicating data pipelines in readiness for a lift and shift … cloud. Essential: AWS and Redshift In full: Role purpose Reporting to the Lead Data Engineer, the Data Engineer is responsible for designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data availability, quality, and performance to support analytics and operational decision-making. They contribute to the data ...

Role Principal Data Architect Contract Inside IR35 Location Warwick UK hybrid Rate Competitive inside IR35 Duration Initial 6 months with strong extension potential Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Architect to define and govern enterprise grade data architecture across complex, large scale data platforms. … This role sits at the intersection of architecture, data engineering, analytics, and advanced data science, ensuring data products are secure, scalable, compliant, and commercially valuable. Key Responsibilities Own end to end data architecture for enterprise scale data initiatives Define and govern data architecture ...

Role: Data Analyst ( Cars Data Science & Analytics ) Type: Contract (6 Months) Location: Manchester, UK Working Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in office) Payrate: £30 - £42 per Hour on PAYE £37 - £47 per Hour on RUPAYE £46 - £56 per Hour INSIDE IR35 Umbrella The Mission … looking for a data-driven storyteller to help us revolutionize the "Deep Link" experience for our car booking customers. When a user clicks a paid search ad, they should land exactly where they need to be. You will join our Cars Data Science & Analytics team to bridge ...

Data Engineer Fully Remote 6 Months Contract £550 Inside IR35 (PAYE Rate) + Holiday Overview We’re looking for a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join a growing Data Engineering team delivering high-quality, enterprise-scale data solutions. This is a great opportunity to work … collaborative, technically strong environment using Microsoft technologies to build robust data platforms that enable data-driven decision-making across the business.You’ll work closely with Architects, Senior Engineers, and a wide range of stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver scalable data solutions. Alongside project delivery ...

Role: Data Engineer Location: Edinburgh or Luton (hybrid/onsite as required) Engagement: Contract - Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Rate: £500 - £600 per day - inside IR35 Project Description We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to design, build, deploy, and maintain robust data platforms … pipelines within a secure environment. You will be responsible for the end-to-end data engineering lifecycle, transforming raw data into high-quality, consumable datasets that support analytics, reporting, and advanced modelling. You will own and optimise the data operations infrastructure, ensuring performance, reliability, scalability, and security ...

Senior Data Engineer Fully Remote 6 Months Contract £600 Inside IR35 (PAYE Rate) + Holiday Overview We’re looking for a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join a growing Data Engineering team delivering high-quality, enterprise-scale data solutions. This is a great opportunity … work in a collaborative, technically strong environment using Microsoft technologies to build robust data platforms that enable data-driven decision-making across the business.You’ll work closely with Architects, Senior Engineers, and a wide range of stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver scalable data solutions. Alongside project ...

Data Scientist - Hybrid - Inside IR35 Role Overview As a Data Scientist, you will lead the design and delivery of AI-driven solutions, advanced analytics, and automation initiatives for clients across industries. Operating at the intersection of data business strategy, and technology science,, you will help clients … unlock value from their data assets while mentoring junior team members and shaping the organization's data science capability. You will work closely with consultants, engineers, and client stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights and deploy scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact. ...

Title: Lead Data Architect Location: Farnborough Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Up to £700 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC clearance process Our client, a reputable organisation in the IT sector, is seeking a skilled Lead … Data Architect to join their Data Science, Engineering, and Assurance team. This senior role offers the opportunity to take ownership of data architecture, develop and evolve data migration strategies, and lead the deployment into secure customer environments. You will set the technical direction, make pragmatic ...

/ML Data Scientist/ML Engineer - 3-Month Contract Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid) Sector: Leading UK Bank Contract: 3-month initial contract (potential extension) Overview A leading UK bank is seeking an experienced AI/ML professional to join their cross-functional delivery team. This role suits … technical expertise and a track record of delivering business-focused AI/ML solutions, including LLM-based applications. You'll work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and ML engineers to design, experiment, validate, and deploy production-grade AI systems for customer-facing applications. Key Responsibilities Lead hypothesis generation ...

Role: Data Engineer (Marketing Analytics) Location: UK- Remote Duration: Until end of Dec 2026 About the role: Join a fast-paced Marketing Analytics & Operations team as a Data Engineer . You’ll work with survey and marketing datasets to design scalable pipelines, dashboards, and reporting solutions that drive … actionable insights for high-impact marketing programs. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain ETL pipelines , data models , and dashboards for marketing analytics Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and marketers to translate data needs into actionable insights Solve complex data integration challenges from structured & unstructured sources Ensure ...

Cleared Databricks Data Engineer - Hybrid - Outside IR35 We are seeking a skilled Databricks Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics platforms. In this role, you will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to deliver reliable, high-performance data solutions using Databricks and modern cloud technologies. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows for batch and streaming data Develop data models to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning ...

looking for a senior Data Science Practitioner to lead the charge in designing and delivering AI/ML-based decision-making frameworks. You won't just build models; you will be the architect of business outcomes, translating complex data into measurable value. As a subject matter expert … existing workflows. Measure Impact: Define and justify the ROI of AI solutions to stakeholders through rigorous evaluation frameworks. Your Technical Toolkit Advanced Mastery: Data Science & Machine Learning. Cloud Expertise: Intermediate+ proficiency in Amazon SageMaker . Modern AI: Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Model Context Protocol ...

Data Scientist/AI Engineer Location: UK London/Bristol Clearance: BPSS eligible (required prior to engagement start)Working Model: Onsite 1-2 days per weekDay Rate: Inside IR35 OverviewA leading UK financial institution is seeking two experienced Data Scientists (or AI Engineers) to design, build and deliver … advanced AI and analytics solutions. These roles sit at the intersection of data science, engineering and strategic problem-solving, supporting high-impact initiatives across the organisation. Successful candidates will be hands-on technical leaders with strong communication skills and the ability to guide both clients and junior team ...

leading London insurance firm is looking for a hands-on AI Engineer with a Data Science background to build cutting-edge AI solutions across the business. Contract: 6 months IR35: Outside Location: London (onsite once per month ) Start: ASAP What you’ll work on Building Agentic AI workflows … automation Designing RAG pipelines for insurance data Developing LLM-powered tools using Python , LangChain , LlamaIndex , and vector databases Evaluating, fine-tuning, and integrating LLMs (OpenAI/Anthropic/Mistral) Collaborating with Data Science & Engineering teams to productionise models What you’ll need Strong Data Science ...

Data Business Analyst - Global Markets & Securities Services Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)Rate: £685 per day via Umbrella Contract: Initial 6 months The Role We're supporting our financial services clients Global Markets & Securities Services function with the hire of a hands-on Data Business … Analyst to join a small, collaborative delivery pod. This is a practical, data-driven role You'll work directly with traders, business management, and data scientists, getting into the data to analyse, interpret, and improve how it's used across markets initiatives. Key Responsibilities Analyse large, complex ...

Data Engineer Glasgow - required onsite for occasional meetings and workshops only 6 Month Contract £550 - £675/day inside IR35 Lorien's Utilities client are currently recruiting for 2 x Data Engineers to join on a 6 month initial contract, inside IR35. As part of your role … will: Architect, create, improve, and operationalise integrated and reusable data pipelines, tools and processes. Measuring performance, efficiency and robustness of data provision and best practice process approaches. Deliver commercial value through working with key business stakeholders, IT experts and subject-matter experts and high-quality analytics and data ...

Responsibilities - Act as a hands-on platform specialist across a secure, cloud-based data and analytics platform.- Contribute directly to build, configuration, and implementation activity alongside developers and data engineers.- Support definition of the POC scope, success criteria, and value proposition.- Shape the technical path from … considering scalability, security, governance, and reuse.- Contribute to analytics and insight generation over identity, access, and entitlement-related datasets.- Provide pragmatic technical input across data ingestion, analytics, visualisation, access control, and environments.- Work closely with delivery leadership to surface risks and maintain delivery momentum.- Ensure decisions, progress, and artefacts ...